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News Feed Latest worldwide news A Crime Against Gay Israelis Is a Symbol, but of What? When two people were killed at an Israeli L.G.B.T. center in 2009, it was called a hate crime. But the label may have been premature, so now what? David to Get Fewer Cracks at Goliath College football's Davids will get fewer chances to knock off the Goliaths in the coming years. White Sox Push Back Peavy's Start Amid Trade Talk Jake Peavy went from starting to sitting and still waiting. A View of the Heavens From Texas Amateur astronomers gathered for the 34th Texas Star Party, which offered them a chance to gaze at a sky full of nothing but stars. Castro's son I won't visit dad In his first television interview, Ariel Castro's son said Monday that his dad belongs in prison for the rest of his life and he doesn't plan on ever visiting him. OWN, Winfreys Cable Channel, Turns Around Financially After several grueling years, Oprah Winfreys cable channel OWN has turned around, her business partners at Discovery Communications said on Tuesday. Condom factory remains flexible in hard times July 24 - Taiwan's biggest condom manufacturer, Taiwan Fuji Latex, will soon open a tourism factory to educate the public on condom production and contraceptives. Tara Cleary reports. Nadal challenger makes a splash Pat Cash faces off with Spain's Nicolas Almagro on the sidelines of the Madrid Open. UPDATE 2-Amgen profit tops Wall Street view; rebounds from 1st qtr July 30 (Reuters) - Amgen Inc, which is attempting to buy Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc to add to its cancer drug offerings, on Tuesday reported higher-than-expected second- quarter profit as sales of many of its medicines rebounded from a disappointing first quarter. Driver in Fatal Spanish Train Was on Phone, Court Says Data from two black boxes show that the driver, Francisco Jose Garzon Amo, was on the phone with a colleague and traveling at almost twice the speed limit. Risk crackdown hits Barclays July 30 - Barclays plans to raise 5.8bln ($9bln) from its shareholders to boost its capital strength and meet another 2 billion mis-selling charge. As Sonia Legg reports, the unexpected announcement hit the share price and suggested past problems continue to haunt the bank. DealBook Santander Profit Soars on Lower Charges Banco Santander said Tuesday that its second quarter profit jumped to 1.1 billion euros, as the Spanish bank benefited from a fall in charges connected to delinquent loans. BP says well-prepared for lengthy spill-related legal battle LONDON (Reuters) - Oil major BP Plc's chief executive on Tuesday sought to reassure investors that the company was well prepared for the long legal battle fighting litigation linked to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Tempur Sealy slashes forecast on weak North America sales (Reuters) - Mattress maker Tempur Sealy International Inc slashed its full-year profit forecast as it continued to battle weak sales at its high-end Tempur brand in North America, while the... T Magazine Collected | Snapshots from Spoleto, the Ultimate Arts Festival Priscilla Morgan, the associate director of the pioneering Italian extravagnaza, shares her photos of the luminaries she worked with, including Isamu Noguchi, Ezra Pound and Willem de Kooning. Just Call Them Food Sherpas A new kind of specialist is helping hungry travelers find out-of-reach pockets of the culinary landscape. Nearly 250 Captives Escape in Pakistan Prison Attack More than 100 militants armed with rocket-propelled grenades and heavy arms blasted the prison walls, freeing 243 prisoners including 30 militants. Bayern Chief Is Charged in Tax Fraud German prosecutors have charged Uli Hoeness, the president of Bayern Munich, with tax evasion after an investigation into his financial dealings with a bank account in Switzerland. Chef in immigration limbo because of obesity-related problems A South African chef who has worked in New Zealand for six years claims his work visa was denied because of his obesity. Who is the greatest F1 driver? Who is the greatest F1 driver of all time? Past and present drivers give their verdict on the contenders to CNN. Preparations under way to plug burning Gulf of Mexico well HOUSTON (Reuters) - The owner of a ruptured shallow-water natural gas well in the Gulf of Mexico is ready to drill a relief well to plug it once it obtains a permit, the U.S. Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement said on Friday. Well The Kitchen as a Pollution Hazard Cooking is a major source of indoor pollution, promoting a need for better ventilation standards. European Union Official Says Ousted Egyptian Leader is Doing Well Catherine Ashtons talks with Mohamed Morsi are the first time Mr. Morsi, the former Egyptian president, has met with an international diplomat since he was taken into military custody. Snedeker Aims for First WGC Win at Firestone Brandt Snedeker has yet to win one of the elite World Golf Championships (WGC) titles but the in-form American goes into this week's WGC-Bridgestone Invitational firmly installed among the favourites. Stocks mixed ahead of Fed statement July 30 - Summary of business headlines Stocks close mostly higher ahead of FOMC statement; Pfizer beats forecasts; Major shakeup in Potash business weighs on key players; Home prices up. Bobbi Rebell reports. UPDATE 1-U.S. SEC to jurors Don't follow Tourre to 'land of make believe' NEW YORK, July 30 (Reuters) - A lawyer for the SEC urged jurors on Tuesday not let Fabrice Tourre deceive them the same way the former Goldman Sachs trader misled investors in a mortgage deal that... Pakistan Chooses Next President After Jailbreak Underscores Threats Legislators elected Mamnoon Hussain, a supporter of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, hours after a Taliban attack freed about 250 prisoners. 43 dead after car bombings pummel Iraq A string of car bombs exploded in and around Baghdad on Monday, killing scores of people and wounding more than 100 others, police said. Africa's resources can halt poverty A decade after Angola emerged from devastating civil war, the sea front road that winds around the bay of its capital, Luanda, is now dotted with multi-million dollar condominiums, exclusive clubs, and boutique stores catering for the country's elite. Well Low Vitamin D Tied to Aging Problems A new study has found that low vitamin D levels in people over 55 are associated with an inability to perform ordinary tasks of daily life. Kerry Says Goal Is Mideast Peace Deal Within 9 Months Secretary of State John Kerry said that Israeli and Palestinian negotiators would convene again in the Middle East within two weeks. FCC nominee Wheeler clears Senate Commerce panel vote WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tom Wheeler, President Barack Obama's nominee to head the Federal Communications Commission, moved a step closer to confirmation on Tuesday after receiving the approval of the Senate Commerce Committee. Thailand's Siam Cement profits from Southeast Asia demand BANGKOK, July 31 (Reuters) - Siam Cement Pcl, Thailand's largest industrial conglomerate, is finally catching up with the capacity it overbuilt before the Asian financial crisis as it feeds demand from frontier markets including Myanmar and Cambodia. Golden reason to lose weight The city of Dubai is offering gold as an incentive for a weight loss initiative it will launch this week. Small Kentucky liberal arts college gets $250 million donation July 30 (Reuters) - Center College, a tiny school in Kentucky that has hosted vice presidential election debates, announced on Tuesday a $250 million donation from a computer company founder's family foundation, which the college said was the largest ever to a liberal arts institution. The New Old Age Blog A Dark View of Assisted Living A new documentary airing on PBS explores the shortcomings of the assisted living industry. Logistics behind 'floating city' Isa Soares ventures below deck to see the operation behind the scenes at the Royal Princess cruise ship. SoftBank CEO says nothing decided on possible Alibaba IPO TOKYO (Reuters) - Softbank Corp CEO Masayoshi Son said on Tuesday no decision had been made regarding a possible initial public offering for Alibaba, China's and the world's largest Internet retailer which is 36.7 percent owned by the Japanese mobile carrier. India Ink Congress Party Supports Creation of Telangana State Telangana will be the 29th state of India after it goes through the legislative process. Swan song for mail carriers? Bob Greene says, when you think about it, door-to-door delivery, if proposed in this day and age, would never fly. And the US. Postal Service may have to kiss it goodbye

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